In addition to the news posted below, has anyone noticed that most of the Democrats being touted for top positions have a known history of corruption? How is this any different from the Republicans' corruption that Pelosi claimed she is intent on cleaning up? Will the Republicans go back to their principles or are we doomed to live in a country where we have 2 corrupt parties fighting for (limited) power?
http://blogs.abcnews.com/theblotter/2006/11/abramoff_report.html
2006-11-14 16:52:35 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Pelosi clean things up? While we're laughing, chew on this statement from the queen of flip-flop:
"As a member of the House Intelligence Committee, I am keenly aware that the proliferation of chemical and biological weapons is an issue of grave importance to all nations. Saddam Hussein has been engaged in the development of weapons of mass destruction technology which is a threat to countries in the region and he has made a mockery of the weapons inspection process." - Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D, CA), Dec. 16, 1998.
Ironic, huh?
2006-11-14 16:55:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Non-partisan here, but favoring the Democrats strongly for... oh... maybe two years.
It's a hard thing to ask for elected officials to eschew corruption. I think it comes from Hubris. When someone hands you their own power (as we all give our own power to those who represent us, by means of consenting to living in a republic and observing its laws), it is not easy to avoid getting an inflated sense of self-importance which can lead you to making hasty decisions.
C-SPAN turns up on my TV a lot, so it shouldn't surprise anyone that I (or any other American) noticed this, but for at least two years, Republicans have been ignoring their colleagues in the legislatures, as if Republicans (the President himself included) had some kind of huge mandate (slightly more than 50% encouragement) from the American People to behave as though "their" constituents were the only constituents of this republic who mattered. Well, take note. If you are elected to an office, you represent not only those who voted for you, but also those who voted against you. If the "agenda" that got you elected does not suit the interest of 49% of the people in your constituency, it is an act of great Hubris to ignore their demands.
That having been said, someone is going to call you 'corrupt,' either way. Either the people who voted for you will call you 'corrupt' for not pursuing the 'agenda,' or those who voted against you will call you 'corrupt' for not representing them (and believe me, it is your duty to represent people who voted against you... look at the midterms.)
That having been said, you can call anyone 'corrupt.' No definition of the term will suit anyone in a partisan context, and it appears the Democrats will now be educated by the Republicans' mistake.
We independent voters, who merely want the small concession by political power brokers of BEING REPRESENTED, will be happy with any party, so long as they represent the interests of THE PEOPLE, rather than just SOME OF the people. Even with a 'history of corruption.'
If my Senator (a Republican) has something to say about representing his constituency, the Democrats had better not shut him out the way Republicans shut out Democrats lately.
I have full confidence the Democrats will not succumb to Hubris right away.
2006-11-15 01:49:09 · answer #2 · answered by Jonathan T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gonna stay a two party system, the big 2 will not share the wealth. And as long as this is the case, and as long as this country continues to meddle in every other country's affairs, expect to be paying for some kind of war. It is not going to change until we change it. We, being the citizens. And yes, one is just as corrupt as the other.
2006-11-15 00:55:58 · answer #3 · answered by Rich B 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why do you think th Republicans took over the house in 1994, after the Democrats had control for forty years? Corruption!
2006-11-15 00:57:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I sincerely hope we conservatives sent our politicians a message that was clear and strong! They need to get back to being real conservatives and listen to the will of the people who put them there. As for Pelosi et al I think it is in their nature to be corrupt, it is an unspoken piece of their platform. They will never change, for them it is and always has been about money.
2006-11-15 01:18:42 · answer #5 · answered by Cinner 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There have good and bad one for years, what is different now is that the 2 parties will not cooperate for anything any more. Just struggle for power and will not compromise at all.
2006-11-15 01:01:06 · answer #6 · answered by Augie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course. Power breeds corruption. Sadly, it's just the way it currently works.
2006-11-15 00:56:56 · answer #7 · answered by DC 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They are all looking to to further their own careers and increase their personal wealth and power and that of their friends. This is usually achieved at the expense of the public who voted them into office. I can`t name a single politician who is not wealthy.
2006-11-15 01:47:19 · answer #8 · answered by dingdong 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are also corrupt, but Republicans get more big money. So I guess Republicans by default are more corrupt!
2006-11-15 00:54:59 · answer #9 · answered by Tard Girl 1 · 4⤊ 1⤋
The Dems can be just as corrupt and just as stupid. No one wants to lead, ti seems
2006-11-15 00:55:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋